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Consumers, business and media law
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This chapter of the Law handbook covers regulation of the media, regulation of content, complaints about the media, journalism, defamation, contempt of court and confidentiality.
Find information from the NSW Small Business Commissioner about a range of topics including retail leases, disputes and mediation.
Find information from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for consumers and small business about how to recognise, avoid and report scams, including online scams, identity theft scams, investment scams, and job and employment scams .
Designed for seniors, this guide from NSW Fair Trading gives information on shopping rights, avoiding scams, housing, building or renovating, buying and maintaining a car, and planning ahead.
Find information to help you run your business and be a licensed tradesperson, including starting a business, licensing, dealing with customers, advertising and marketing, selling goods and services, contracts, product safety, credit, and scams.
Find out about your rights when buying products and services in NSW.
Information for people running or wanting to run a co-operative or association in NSW. Topics covered include registering a co-operative, incorporation, and charitable fundraising.
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